Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 22, 2024

In the news: Tech outage grinds health care to a halt, coaching decreases physician burnout, twice yearly shot prevents HIV, HHS restructures ONC and more.

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10 challenges when switching EHRs—and how to meet them

The EHR is a driver of burnout for doctors. Then comes time to switch to a new one. Early communication, training are musts for a smooth transition.

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In 6 specialties, desire to step away or scale back is common

Overall, 1 in 3 doctors eye exits, but not all specialties are affected equally. Find out how Sanford Health is keeping their doctors engaged.

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AMA Update for July 19, 2024: Growing a well-being program, the value of a chief wellness officer and well-being program examples
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Growing a well-being program, the value of a chief wellness officer and well-being program examples

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about well-being programs.

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What it's like in rheumatology: Shadowing Dr. Amish J. Dave

AMA member Amish J. Dave, MD, MPH, says rheumatologists must be comfortable with diagnostic uncertainty and ready to help patients navigate treatments.

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Growing a well-being program, the value of a chief wellness officer and well-being program examples [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about well-being programs.

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How do you improve care? By empowering doctors to make change

To deliver better and safer care, a health system’s culture must be supportive at every step. Learn how that is being accomplished at Sanford Health.

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How long physicians have been in practice can signal burnout risk

An exclusive survey from the AMA shows the intricate relationship with a physician’s tenure and their well-being. Ochsner Health shares how to help.

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AMA Update for July 15, 2024: Health insurance denials, delayed care and medication access: How prior authorization hurts patients (index only)
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Health insurance denials, delayed care and medication access: How prior authorization hurts patients

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what hurts patients when it comes to prior authorization.

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